Program Overview

Doctoral Degree in Human Sexuality

The Doctoral Programme in Human Sexuality (PDSH) is a pioneer course in Europe, resulting from the collaboration between three faculties of the U.Porto (FPCEUP, FMUP, and ICBAS). It offers advanced knowledge and promotes the development of research in a field that is crucial in terms of human well-being and biopsychosocial health.

Job Opportunities

• Teaching or Research Career in Higher Education
  • Integration in NGOs, Educational and Community Intervention Projects, Sexual Rights, and Gender Diversity
  • Provision of Services in the Area of Clinical Sexology, Sexual and Reproductive Health, or Sexual Medicine

Course Details

• Where: Faculty of Psychology and Education Science, taught in collaboration with Faculty of Medicine (UP) and School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (UP)
• Type of Course: Doctoral Degree
• Duration: 6 Semesters / 180.0 ECTS
• Vacancies: 15
• Annual Tuition Fee (Full Tuition Fee):
  • National/EU: 2750.00€
  • International: 5500.00€
  • CPLP International: 3025.00€
• All the information presented relates to: 2025/2026

Registration and Accreditation

• DGES: Registration n.ºR/A-Cr 39/2017/AL01 in May 15, 2025
• A3ES:
  • Date of publication of the accreditation decision: July 31, 2025
  • Validity of accreditation: 6 years
  • Information from A3ES

The PDSH gathers researchers and teachers specialized in the area of sexuality from various research centres at U.Porto (CPUP, CIIE, EPIUnit, UMIB). It promotes high-quality advanced training with the establishment of strategic international partnerships, and with the ultimate goal of establishing an international centre of excellence in the area of sexuality at the University of Porto and in Portugal.